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Target Center, Minneapolis, MN
Timberwolves 'super happy' as Anthony Edwards heads for NBA All-Star GameThe 21-year-old guard was chosen as an injury replacement for the game Sunday in Salt Lake City.
Rudy Gobert - Posts strong double-doubleGobert ended with 17 points (8-15 FG, 1-2 FT), 19 rebounds, one assist and three blocks across 35 minutes during Thursday's 114-106 loss to the Wizards.
ImpactGobert posted a stat line similar to the ones he often delivered when he was a member of the Jazz, dominating the glass and contributing defensively while also putting up double-digit points. Gobert has been heavily criticized in his first year with Minnesota, but he remains a valuable fantasy asset due to his ability to produce on both ends of the court. He's only averaging 12.8 points and 11.1 rebounds per game while shooting 68.6 percent from the field since the start of January.
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Kyle Anderson - Hands out eight assists in lossAnderson recorded 18 points (7-13 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, eight assists and two steals across 31 minutes during Thursday's 114-106 loss to the Wizards.
ImpactAnderson stepped his game up and was one of the top contributors for the Timberwolves in this loss, and he ended just two assists shy from a double-double while also posting his third-best mark of the season in that category. A back problem of late has limited Anderson, but he's managed to play in the Timberwolves' last three games while scoring in double digits each time. The All-Star break could be what he needs to get healthy for the stretch run of the regular season.
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Anthony Edwards - Goes for 34 points despite lossEdwards ended with 34 points (11-26 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 9-10 FT), five rebounds, three assists, one block and three steals across 37 minutes during Thursday's 114-106 loss to the Wizards...
ImpactEdwards had an excellent performance and reached the 30-point mark for the third time in his last four contests, but that was not enough to lift the Timberwolves to victory. Despite the team's inconsistencies on a game-to-game basis, Edwards remains a reliable contributor on offense for Minnesota and is averaging 24.9 points, 4.6 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 1.3 steals per game in February.
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Kristaps Porzingis - Solid all-around outputPorzingis provided 14 points (4-12 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 5-7 FT), five rebounds, two assists, two blocks and two steals in 32 minutes during Thursday's 114-106 win over the Timberwolves.
ImpactPorzingis needed 12 shots to score 14 points in what was a rather dull scoring performance, but he still had a decent outing overall after he managed to contribute multiple in each of the five major categories. He took a step back in scoring as Bradley Beal took over with 17 fourth-quarter points, but Porzingis remains an essential player for the Wizards offensively and should remain a reliable fantasy asset. He's averaging 27.1 points, 7.9 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.3 blocks per game through eight February appearances.
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Deni Avdija - Comes close to double-doubleAvdija recorded 10 points (3-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-5 FT), nine rebounds, four assists and two steals over 24 minutes during Thursday's 114-106 victory over the Timberwolves.
ImpactAvdija wasn't particularly efficient from the field with his shooting, but he still posted a decent fantasy line due to his contributions in peripheral categories such as rebounds, assists and steals. He ended one rebound away from recording what would've been his fourth double-double over his last 12 games, and he's averaging 11.5 points, 6.3 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.3 steals per game across eight February appearances.
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